Technical Grade Calcium Hydride from Canada
Technical grade calcium hydride (85-95% purity) for industrial drying and hydrogen generation in oil refining. HTS 2850.00.0500 covers this chemically defined calcium hydride despite impurities. Supplied in moisture-proof drums.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Batch certificates must confirm hydride content meets 'chemically defined' threshold
• Argon-purged packaging required to prevent premature decomposition
• Monitor for calcium carbide contamination that triggers 2849 reclassification